2017 NISSAN QASHQAI Owner´s Manual

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*1Vehicle information display
*2Steering-wheel-mounted controls (left side)
*3Blind Spot Warning (BSW) switch (for models
without LDP system)
HOW TO ENABLE/DISABLE THE BSW
SYSTEM
Perform the following steps to enable or disablethe BSW system.
1. Press the
button until “Settings”
displays in the vehicle information display
and then press “OK” button. Use the
button to select “Driver Assistance”. Then
press the “OK” button.2. Select “Driving Aids” and press the “OK”
button.
3. Use the
buttons to navigate in the menu
and use the “OK” button to select or change
an item.
.Select “Blind Spot” and press the “OK”
button.
Use the “OK” button to check/uncheck
the box for “Warning.”
For models without LDP system:
To enable the BSW system, push the Blind Spot
Warning (BSW) switch on the instrument panel
after starting the engine.
The BSW ON indicator on the vehicle informa-
tion display will appear. Push the BSW switch
again to disable the BSW system. The BSW ON
indicator on the vehicle information display will
turn off.
NOTE:
The system will retain current settings in
the vehicle information display even if the
engine is restarted.

BSW SYSTEM LIMITATIONS
WARNING
Listed below are the system limitations
for the BSW system. Failure to operate
the vehicle in accordance with these
system limitations could result in ser-
ious injury or death.
.The BSW system cannot detect all
vehicles under all conditions.
.The radar sensors may not be able
to detect and activate BSW when
certain objects are present such as:
— Pedestrians, bicycles, animals.
— Vehicles such as motorcycles,
low height vehicles, or high
ground clearance vehicles.
— Oncoming vehicles.
— Vehicles remaining in the detec-
tion zone when you accelerate
from a stop.
— A vehicle merging into an adja-
cent lane at a speed approxi-
mately the same as your vehicle.— A vehicle approaching rapidly
from behind.
— A vehicle which your vehicle
overtakes rapidly.
— A vehicle that passes through
the detection zone quickly.
— When overtaking several vehi-
cles in a row, the vehicles after
the first vehicle may not be
detected if they are traveling
close together.
.The radar sensor’s detection zone is
designed based on a standard lane
width. When driving in a wider lane,
the radar sensors may not detect
vehicles in an adjacent lane. When
driving in a narrow lane, the radar
sensors may detect vehicles driving
two lanes away.
.The radar sensors are designed to
ignore most stationary objects,
however objects such as guardrails,
walls, foliage and parked vehicles
may occasionally be detected. This
is a normal operation condition.
.The following conditions may re-
duce the ability of the radar to
detect other vehicles:— Severe weather
— Road spray
— Ice/frost/dirt build-up on the
vehicle
.Do not attach stickers (including
transparent material) , install acces-
sories or apply additional paint near
the radar sensors. These conditions
may reduce the ability of the radar
to detect other vehicles.
.Excessive noise (for example, audio
system volume, open vehicle win-
dow) will interfere with the chime
sound, and it may not be heard.
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BSW DRIVING SITUATIONS
Indicator on
Indicator off
Indicator flashing
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Illustration 1 – Approaching from behind
Another vehicle approaching from be-
hind
Illustration 1: The side indicator light illuminates
if a vehicle enters the detection zone from
behind in an adjacent lane.
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Illustration 2 – Approaching from behind
Illustration 2: If the driver activates the turn
signal while another vehicle is in the detection
zone, then the system chimes (twice) and the
side indicator light flashes.
NOTE:
.The radar sensors may not detect
vehicles which are approaching rapidly
from behind.
.If the driver activates the turn signal
before a vehicle enters the detection
zone, the side indicator light will flash
but no chime will sound when the other
vehicle is detected.

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Illustration 3 – Overtaking another vehicle
Overtaking another vehicle
Illustration 3: The side indicator light illuminates
if you overtake a vehicle and that vehicle stays in
the detection zone for approximately 2 seconds.
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Illustration 4 – Overtaking another vehicle
Illustration 4: If the driver activates the turn
signal while another vehicle is in the detection
zone, then the system chimes (twice) and the
side indicator light flashes.
NOTE:
.When overtaking several vehicles in a
row, the vehicles after the first vehicle
may not be detected if they are travel-
ing close together.
.The radar sensors may not detect
slower moving vehicles if they are
passed quickly.
.If the driver activates the turn signal
before a vehicle enters the detectionzone, the side indicator light will flash
but no chime will sound when the other
vehicle is detected.
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Illustration 5 – Entering from the side
Entering from the side
Illustration 5: The side indicator light illuminates
if a vehicle enters the detection zone from either
side.
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Illustration 6 – Entering from the side
Illustration 6: If the driver activates the turn
signal while another vehicle is in the detection
zone, then the system chimes (twice) and the
side indicator light flashes.
NOTE:
.The radar sensors may not detect a
vehicle which is traveling at about the
same speed as your vehicle when it
enters the detection zone.
.If the driver activates the turn signal
before a vehicle enters the detection
zone, the side indicator light will flash
but no chime will sound when the other
vehicle is detected.

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*1Vehicle information display
SYSTEM TEMPORARILY UNAVAIL-
ABLE
When radar blockage is detected, the BSW
system will be turned off automatically, a chime
will sound and the “Unavailable: Side Radar
Obstruction” warning message will appear in thevehicle information display
*1.
The system is not available until the conditions
no longer exist.
The radar sensors may be blocked by temporary
ambient conditions such as splashing water,
mist or fog. The blocked condition may also be
caused by objects such as ice, frost or dirtobstructing the radar sensors.
NOTE:
If the BSW system stops working, the
RCTA system will also stop working.
Action to take:
When the above conditions no longer exist, the
system will resume automatically.
If the “Unavailable: Side Radar Obstruction”
warning message continues to appear, have the
system checked. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
SYSTEM MALFUNCTION
When the BSW system malfunctions, it will be
turned off automatically and the system mal-
function warning message will appear in the
vehicle information display.
NOTE:
If the BSW system stops working, the
RCTA system will also stop working.
Action to take:
Stop the vehicle in a safe location, turn the
engine off and restart the engine. If the message
continues to appear, have the BSW system
checked. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.
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SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
The two radar sensors*1for the BSW system
are located near the rear bumper. Always keep
the area near the radar sensors clean.
The radar sensors may be blocked by temporary
ambient conditions such as splashing water,
mist or fog.
The blocked condition may also be caused by
objects such as ice, frost or dirt obstructing the
radar sensors.
Check for and remove objects obstructing the
area around the radar sensors.
Do not attach stickers (including transparent
material) , install accessories or apply additionalpaint near the radar sensors.
Do not strike or damage the area around the
radar sensors.
See a NISSAN dealer or other authorized repair
shop if the area around the radar sensors is
damaged due to a collision.
Radio frequency statement
For USA
FCC : OAYSRR3B
This device complies with part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
FCC Warning
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority
to operate the equipment
For Canada
Applicable law: Canada 310
This device complies with Industry Canada
licence-exempt RSS standard(s) . Opera-
tion is subject to the following two condi-tions: (1) this device may not cause
interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference, including interfer-
ence that may cause undesired operation
of the device.
Frequency bands: 24.05 – 24.25GHz
Output power: less than 20 milliwatts

WARNING
Failure to follow the warnings and
instructions for proper use of the RCTA
system could result in serious injury or
death.
.The RCTA system is not a replace-
ment for proper driving procedures
and is not designed to prevent
contact with vehicles or objects.
When backing out of a parking
space, always use the side and rear
mirrors and turn and look in the
direction your vehicle will move.
Never rely solely on the RCTA sys-
tem.
The RCTA system will assist you when backing
out from a parking space. When the vehicle is in
reverse, the system is designed to detect other
vehicles approaching from the right or left of the
vehicle. If the system detects cross traffic, it will
alert you.
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*1Side indicator light
*2Vehicle information display
*3Steering-wheel-mounted controls (left side)
RCTA SYSTEM OPERATION
The RCTA system can help alert the driver of an
approaching vehicle when the driver is backing
out of a parking space.
When the shift position is in R (Reverse) and the
vehicle speed is less than approximately 5 MPH
(8 km/h) , the RCTA system is operational.
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REAR CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT
(RCTA) (if so equipped)